Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, WA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Level III Trauma Center
• 104 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Any color allowed on all units
• Floating between units required

Job Details

• Patient ratio: 1:10
• Weekend rotation required on a 6-week basis
• No on-call or block schedules required
• Acute care experience is a hard requirement
• Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR) experience is highly preferred
• Washington state license must be in hand

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH) within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for applicable settings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred (declinations accepted)
• Fit mask testing required annually (except Medical Lab Technicians)

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable acute care setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required (may float to other nearby facilities)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• No on-call or 48-hour shifts approved
• Candidates must be prepared to rotate weekends on a 6-week schedule
• Epic charting experience is beneficial due to facility system

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with acute care experience seeking a travel contract in a Level III Trauma Center environment with a structured day shift schedule.